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chasio
3rd June 2012, 12:10
I managed to break the lugs off the magnet when refitting the front wheel of my 2002 Freewind in the dark. :spanking:

It is currently bodged up by using JB Weld to form the lugs that engage with the dogs on the wheel, which got me a WOF. But I do not expect this "fix" to last very long.

Suzuki don't sell the magnet separately for the Freewind, just the whole speedo assembly for $375. Stone me.

Having researched it, it looks like the part for the SV650 and VL800's would probably work, but I am not keen to shell out for one and find it won't fit. The part number I am looking at is 34983-21E00 but no dealers I spoke to have one in stock that I can compare it with. That one has 4 lugs instead of two, but there is space for 4 lugs in the assembly.

Bit of a stretch, but if anyone has a spare knocking around (or is willing to have a look next time the front wheel is off) could you let me know and maybe we can sort out taking some measurements? I have put together a very rough drawing based on measurements taken with a ruler, and it's not to scale so it is really an abomination... but I am hoping you get the idea!

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Grateful for any help with this, or alternative ideas for a cost-effective solution. BTW, I'd like the speedo and trip-meter to work, so while a bike computer is an option, I'd rather get it fixed if I can.

iYRe
3rd June 2012, 13:36
err.. I bought a magnet for my VL800 from colemans for 60$.

You can also try www.volusiariders.com (http://www.volusiariders.com) - they have links to USA places that sell em

I'll check out my garage and see if I still have the old broken one..

chasio
3rd June 2012, 16:52
err.. I bought a magnet for my VL800 from colemans for 60$.

You can also try www.volusiariders.com (http://www.volusiariders.com) - they have links to USA places that sell em

I'll check out my garage and see if I still have the old broken one..

Thanks. I've read several threads on that site and it's where I got the part number from, which then turned out to be the same as used on an SV650. I can land one for NZ $50 but $60 locally would be better (assuming they can get one off Suzuki NZ). I just want to have a high level of confidence it will fit, so appreciate your offer to have a shufti.

Some variance in the dimensions is probably workable (e.g. lugs could be filed down) but the ID and lug-side OD will be pretty important :)

Cheers - Chasio

iYRe
3rd June 2012, 18:34
I dont have it, sorry.. I'm pretty sure I've seen the spec online though.

The problem is they are massively fragile.. I wouldnt try any form of grinding or anything... brittle as.

chasio
3rd June 2012, 19:06
I dont have it, sorry.. I'm pretty sure I've seen the spec online though.

The problem is they are massively fragile.. I wouldnt try any form of grinding or anything... brittle as.

Thanks for checking. The Freewind one seemed a little more durable than you describe (I was the problem), so maybe the VL and SV ones are a different material. Food for thought.

Anyone else who might have one?